Pros It gives skiers the chance to check out smaller mountains and enjoy some of the "biggies."

ConsSaturday and holiday blackout days are pretty restrictive

Best for pass holders at any one of the resorts. The range of offerings is the obvious selling point here, so the pass is ideal for someone who has a home base but wants to try something new. Snow Basin, Crested Butte, and Bridger Bowl are all worth a bit of travel time. [Price varies by resort; powderalliance.com]